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			<title>nps.gov - Sitka National Historical Park - News Releases</title>
			<link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk</link>
			<description>News releases from Sitka National Historical Park.
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				  <title>Feeding Wildlife in the Park</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/feeding-wildlife.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:25:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Please do not feed wildlife. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/feeding-wildlife.htm</description>
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				  <title>2024 Tlingit Silversmith Lecture</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2024-12-04-lecture.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Educational Lecture Examines the Lives of Historic Tlingit Silversmith Jewelers https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2024-12-04-lecture.htm</description>
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				  <title>2024 Winter Hours and Closures</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2024-11-25-winter-update.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 19:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Pit Toilets Closed for the Season; Visitor Center and Russian Bishop House Winter Operations Have Begun https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2024-11-25-winter-update.htm</description>
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				  <title>2023 Be Beary Aware at Sitka NHP</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2023-05-01-bear-release.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 10:11:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Bears are active in the park again. Read the article to learn about the park&#39;s 2023 bear management plan. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2023-05-01-bear-release.htm</description>
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				  <title>Bird Flu Present in the Park Again</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2023-03-23-bird-flu.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:36:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in the park again. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2023-03-23-bird-flu.htm</description>
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				  <title>Spring Operating Hours at Sitka NHP</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2023-03-18-spring-hours.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2023 11:42:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Summary of spring and summer season hours at the Sitka NHP Visitor Center and the Russian Bishop&#39;s House. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2023-03-18-spring-hours.htm</description>
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				  <title>Sitka NHP Seeking Comments for 2023 Compendium</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2023-03-10-compendium.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2023 06:34:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Sitka National Historical Park invites comments on proposed changes to the park&#8217;s Compendium. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2023-03-10-compendium.htm</description>
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				  <title>&#8220;Totem Park&#34; Trails at Medium Risk for Bear Activity</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/totem-park-trails-at-medium-risk-for-bear-activity.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:29:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>SITKA, ALASKA&#8212;The fish are running in Kaasdah&#233;en (Indian River) and bears are once again active in Sitka. Bear sign and human/bear encounters have been reported in Sitka National Historical Park. Due to this recent activity, the park is now at Level 2, Medium Risk (Yellow) for bear activity in accordance with the Human and Bear Management Plan. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/totem-park-trails-at-medium-risk-for-bear-activity.htm</description>
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				  <title>Visitor Center Parking Changes and Revised Summer Operating Hours at Russian Bishop&#8217;s House</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/visitor-center-parking-changes-and-revised-summer-operating-hours-at-russian-bishop-s-house.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:48:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Effective July 5th, 2022 through September 30, 2022 all spaces in Sitka NHP Visitor Center upper parking lot will be reserved for Commercial Use Authorization permit holders (commercial tour guides) during the hours of 8 AM &#8211; 5 PM. Additionally, the Russian Bishop&#8217;s House, will have revised operating hours beginning July 8th, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/visitor-center-parking-changes-and-revised-summer-operating-hours-at-russian-bishop-s-house.htm</description>
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				  <title>Park Celebrates World Oceans Day with Special Programs for the Community on June 4, 2022</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2022-world-oceans-day-event.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 07:14:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>We&#8217;ll be celebrating World Oceans Day on June 4.  Sitka NHP has teamed up with the Sitka Library and the Coast Guard to provide special activities and programs in the park. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2022-world-oceans-day-event.htm</description>
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				  <title>Park Celebrates Spring with Events for the Whole Community</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2022-04-10-park-celebrates-spring-with-safety-messages.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2022 07:55:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>All are invited to join us as we prepare for the upcoming busy summer with two exciting events the weekend of April 23-24. We&#8217;ve collaborated with several community partners to kickoff spring with fun and educational activities to help our whole community recreate responsibly this summer. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2022-04-10-park-celebrates-spring-with-safety-messages.htm</description>
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				  <title>Holiday Visitor Center Closures</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/holiday-visitor-center-closures.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:56:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>In recognition of the federal holidays, the Visitor Center (including restrooms) at Sitka NHP will be closed:

-Christmas Eve, Friday, December 24th 
-Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25th 
-New Year&#8217;s Day, Saturday, January 1st https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/holiday-visitor-center-closures.htm</description>
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				  <title>All Trails at Sitka NHP Now Open</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/all-trails-at-sitka-nhp-now-open.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 07:38:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>No recent bear activity has been observed since December 6th at 4:41am. All trails are now open for regular winter hours: 7:00am &#8211; 8:00pm through May 14, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/all-trails-at-sitka-nhp-now-open.htm</description>
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				  <title>Totem Trail Reopens</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/totem-trail-reopens.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 11:29:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Totem Trail Loop reopened this past weekend for daytime use between the hours of 8am and 3pm. All other park trails, including the trail from Sawmill Creek Road (east entrance) up to the pedestrian bridge, the Riverview Trail, and Russian Memorial Loop trail remain closed at all times. The pedestrian bridge may be accessed from the Totem Trail Loop for photos and wildlife viewing, but we ask that visitors return to the Totem Trail and not cross to the east entrance side. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/totem-trail-reopens.htm</description>
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				  <title>Textile-based Regalia Conservation Workshop</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/textile-based-regalia-conservation-workshop.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:04:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Sitka National Historical Park will host a conservation workshop on textile-based regalia Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10:00 am until 2:30 pm. Registration is required as participation in this workshop is limited to ten people; please call 907-747-0110 to sign up. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/textile-based-regalia-conservation-workshop.htm</description>
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				  <title>Pet Halloween Costume Contest and B.A.R.K. Ranger Event</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/pet-halloween-costume-contest-and-b-a-r-k-ranger-event.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 04:46:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Attention all four-legged friends! The park is hosting a Halloween B.A.R.K. Ranger Event for you and your people on Saturday, October 30, from 10 am to noon on the Seaside Lawn at the Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/pet-halloween-costume-contest-and-b-a-r-k-ranger-event.htm</description>
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				  <title>Project Underway to Identify Algal Toxins in US National Park Waterways</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1778/algaltoxins.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:51:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service partnered on a first-of-its-kind, nationwide harmful algal bloom, or HAB, field study that began this summer and will continue over the next two years. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1778/algaltoxins.htm</description>
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				  <title>Programs Offered Over Alaska Day Weekend</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/programs-offered-over-alaska-day-weekend.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Saturday, October 16th the park will open the Russian Bishop&#8217;s House, as well as offer a one-hour ranger guided walking tour in town. Both services have limited capacity and reservations to participate are required. Please call (907) 747-0110 or stop by the park&#8217;s visitor center, October 12-15, to make your reservations. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/programs-offered-over-alaska-day-weekend.htm</description>
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				  <title>Visitor Center Winter Hours</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/visitor-center-winter-hours.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 11:09:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The park visitor center hours and days of operation will change for the winter. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/visitor-center-winter-hours.htm</description>
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				  <title>Trail Day Use Hours Change</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/trail-day-use-hours-change.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2021 12:03:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The day use hours for park trails have changed due to shortening day length and continuing bear activity. Effective today, October 5, all park trails will be closed from 6 pm to 8 am. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/trail-day-use-hours-change.htm</description>
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				  <title>Park to Host &#8220;Birding for Beginners&#8221;</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-09-20-birding-event.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:44:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Join us this Saturday, Sept 25 from 9am until noon for &#8220;Birding for Beginners&#8221; activities in celebration of National Public Lands Day. &#8220;Family friendly&#8221; activities will help explore the special connections between people and birds and learn basic bird identification techniques. Both &#8220;ranger-led&#8221; and &#8220;self-guided&#8221; activities will be available for people of all ages and skill levels to enjoy. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-09-20-birding-event.htm</description>
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				  <title>Traditional &#8220;Work&#8221; Canoe to be Carved in the Park this Fall</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-09-18-canoe.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2021 06:21:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Park maintenance staff brought out the heavy machinery this week and made room in the carving shed to start a new project. Tommy Joseph (Naal&#8217;x&#225;k&#8217;w) and his apprentice, Tim Flannery (Gaanax aya y&#225;ada), will be carving a traditional dugout &#8220;work&#8221; canoe out of a 25-foot Sitka Spruce log. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-09-18-canoe.htm</description>
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				  <title>Totem Trail Open for Day Use</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/totem-trail-open-for-day-use.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:54:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Totem Trail is open for day use only. After evaluating bear activity this morning, yesterday&#8217;s trail closure has ended. It is still possible to encounter a bear. Daytime trail users are encouraged to be alert, make noise in areas of limited visibility, and avoid areas that have recent signs of bear activity (tracks, scat, or active fishing). https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/totem-trail-open-for-day-use.htm</description>
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				  <title>All Park Trails Temporarily Closed Due to Bear Activity</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/all-park-trails-temporarily-closed-due-to-bear-activity.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:06:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>All park trails are temporarily closed based on recent bear activity. Park management will reevaluate bear activity each day. Check the alerts and conditions section of the park website for trail status updates: https://www.nps.gov/sitk/planyourvisit/conditions.htm. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/all-park-trails-temporarily-closed-due-to-bear-activity.htm</description>
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				  <title>Park Trails to Close at Night Due to Bear Activity</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-08-26-trails-closed-at-night.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Be advised that because of the increased bear activity, the Park is temporarily closing the entire trail system at night to protect both people and bears. 

All park trails will be closed 7 PM to 7 AM until further notice in the vicinity of Indian River and Totem Trail based on bear activity. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-08-26-trails-closed-at-night.htm</description>
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				  <title>Totem Park Trail Reopens</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/totem-park-trail-reopens.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:24:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Bears continue to frequent Sitka National Historical Park and Indian River. The park has reopened the Totem Trail during daylight hours while the Riverview Trail and Russian Memorial Loop Trail remain closed at all times. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/totem-park-trail-reopens.htm</description>
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				  <title>All Park Trails Temporarily Closed for Bears</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-08-06-park-trails-closed-for-bears.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:06:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Due to increased daytime presence of bears, all park trails are closed day and night. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-08-06-park-trails-closed-for-bears.htm</description>
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				  <title>Park Receives Visit from Army National Guard</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-08-07-amy-national-guard-visits-sitka-national-historical-park.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 10:40:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The park was pleasantly surprised to receive a brief visit from the Alaska Branch of the Army National Guard, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Recruitment Sustainment Program. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-08-07-amy-national-guard-visits-sitka-national-historical-park.htm</description>
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				  <title>Trail Closure Update</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-08-07-park-trails-update.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2021 09:46:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The Totem Loop and East Entrance Trails of the Sitka National Historical Park trails system are once again open. Park visitors are encouraged to be &#8220;Bear Aware&#8221; since bears may be present in the park at any time and continue to be present in the park at night. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-08-07-park-trails-update.htm</description>
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				  <title>Textile-based Regalia Conservation Workshop on July 31</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-07-22-textile-conservation-workshop.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:17:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Sitka National Historical Park will host a conservation workshop on textile-based regalia Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Registration is required; call 907-747-0110 to sign up. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-07-22-textile-conservation-workshop.htm</description>
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				  <title>Trails along Indian River Temporarily Closed for Bear Activity</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-07-20-river-corridor-trails-temp-closure.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:22:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Trails along the Indian River corridor are closed through at least July 21, 2021 for bear activity. Look for alerts or closures at each trailhead. Please respect these limited closures when you see a trail is posted as &#8220;Closed.&#8221; https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-07-20-river-corridor-trails-temp-closure.htm</description>
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				  <title>Public Presentation on the Russian Bishop&#39;s House Cultural Landscape Report</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-06-25-russian-bishops-house-clr-presentation.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Sitka National Historical Park will host a public presentation on the Cultural Landscape Report for the Russian Bishop&#8217;s House on July 28, 2021. You are invited to attend in person or virtually. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-06-25-russian-bishops-house-clr-presentation.htm</description>
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				  <title>Summer Hours at the Visitor Center and Russian Bishop&#8217;s House</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-05-25-summer-hours-for-2021.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 13:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Beginning May 28, 2021 the park is expanding hours of operation at the visitor center and Russian Bishop&#8217;s House and offering ranger-led activities each day. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-05-25-summer-hours-for-2021.htm</description>
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				  <title>New Green-Amber-Red Alerts About Bear Activity in the Park</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-04-29-gar-bear-alert.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:35:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>This summer you will see signs at park trailheads that use an escalating color code (green-amber-red) to caution you about bear activity. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2021-04-29-gar-bear-alert.htm</description>
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				  <title>B.A.R.K. Ranger and Dog Walker Appreciation Event to be Hosted on July 18, 2020</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2020-07-15-bark-ranger-appreciation-event.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:12:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Sitka National Historical Park will be hosting a B.A.R.K. Ranger and Dog Walker appreciation event on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 2 pm. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2020-07-15-bark-ranger-appreciation-event.htm</description>
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				  <title>Indian River Bridge Construction Begins</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2017-05-05-indian-river-bridge-construction-begins.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2017 05:38:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Construction to replace the Indian River pedestrian bridge will begin on Monday, May 8. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2017-05-05-indian-river-bridge-construction-begins.htm</description>
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				  <title>2016 Alaska Region Annual Economic Report</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2017-04-20-alaska-region-2016-economic-benefits.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:35:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>A new National Park Service report shows that 2.78 million visitors to national parks in Alaska spent nearly $1.3 billion in the state in 2016. That record visitation and spending supported 18,000 jobs. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2017-04-20-alaska-region-2016-economic-benefits.htm</description>
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				  <title>Sesquicentennial Art Exhibition, Voices of Change, Opening at Sitka National Historical Park</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2017-03-20-150th-art-exhibition.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2017 06:11:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The art exhibition titled &#8220;Voices of Change: Perspectives on the Transfer of Alaska from Russia to the United States&#8221; will open for public display at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday March 29th at the park Visitor Center. The community of Sitka is formally invited to join us for an opening reception that evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2017-03-20-150th-art-exhibition.htm</description>
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				  <title>The Original Raven/Shark Totem Pole Returns to Sitka</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2017-01-25-raven-shark-pole-returns.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The original 19th century Raven/Shark Pole has returned to Sitka National Historical Park after being on display at the Anchorage Museum for 30 years. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2017-01-25-raven-shark-pole-returns.htm</description>
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				  <title>The Carving of a Northwest Dugout Canoe</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2016-06-06-carving-dugout-canoe.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2016 12:42:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Carvers are transforming a single red cedar log into a seafaring canoe in the same way their ancestors did thousands of years ago. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2016-06-06-carving-dugout-canoe.htm</description>
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				  <title>Tourism to Sitka National Historical Park creates $57,895 in Economic Benefits</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2016-04-22-sitk-2015-economic-benefits.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2016 12:32:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Tourism to Sitka National Historical Park creates $57,895 in Economic Benefits. Report shows visitor spending supports 722 jobs in local economy. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2016-04-22-sitk-2015-economic-benefits.htm</description>
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				  <title>Every Kid in a Park Comes to Sitka</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2015-09-15-ekip-begins-at-sitk.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2015 04:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Sitka National Historical Park is proud to announce that the Every Kid in a Park Initiative began on September 1, 2015. The initiative&#39;s goal is to get all 4th graders and their families to experience the places that are home to our country&#39;s natural treasures, rich history, and vibrant culture. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2015-09-15-ekip-begins-at-sitk.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Public Lands Day 2014</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-2014.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2014 04:34:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>On Saturday, September 27, tens of thousands of volunteers around the country will visit their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves, or forests and chip in to help improve these treasured places. Find out how you can get involved at Sitka National Historical Park! https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/national-public-lands-day-2014.htm</description>
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				  <title>Historians as Detectives: Using Photographs to Solve Mysteries of the Past</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/historians-as-detectives.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2014 12:11:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>On Wednesday, Sept 3rd at 7:00 p.m. there will be a free evening program on Historians as Detectives: Using Photographs to Solve Mysteries of the Past. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/historians-as-detectives.htm</description>
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				  <title>Seeking Local Hire Applicants for Permanent Park Ranger Position</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/seeking-local-hire-applicants-for-permanent-park-ranger-position.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2014 13:40:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Due to an administrative error, Sitka National Historical Park is re-advertising the GS-09 permanent, full-time, subject-to-furlough position that was announced in June. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/seeking-local-hire-applicants-for-permanent-park-ranger-position.htm</description>
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				  <title>Summer Evening Program                             Series Kicks off with Defending the Homeland</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/summer-evening-program-series-kicks-off-with-defending-the-homeland.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2014 14:01:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The summer evening program series kicks off this week with an hour long free program on &#34;Defending the Homeland&#34; at the park&#8217;s visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/summer-evening-program-series-kicks-off-with-defending-the-homeland.htm</description>
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				  <title>Beach exploration at Sitka National Historical Park&#8217;s intertidal zone</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/beach-exploration.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2014 13:54:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Join us for a free program for elementary aged students focusing on the intertidal zone of Sitka National Historical Park! https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/beach-exploration.htm</description>
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				  <title>Talking Totem Poles: Mobile Technology Aides Sitka&#8217;s Interpretive Experience</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2014-07-14-totem-cell-phone-tour.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2014 05:43:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Traders and travelers have marveled in wonderment at Southeast Alaska&#39;s totem poles. If only those early mariners could have taken Sitka National Historical Park&#8217;s cell phone walking tour, many of their questions would have been answered. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2014-07-14-totem-cell-phone-tour.htm</description>
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				  <title>Sitka Weaver Gathers Wool from &#34;Mountain Goat&#8217;s Land&#34;</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2014-06-10-weaver-gathers-glac-wool.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2014 12:24:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Usually, the mountain goat wool that Tlingit weaver Teri Rofkar spins into yarn for her Raven&#8217;s Tail robes comes to her. Handful by handful, the material arrives in the mail from hunters who are harvesting mountain goats for food and from hikers who collect the clumps left by shedding goats. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2014-06-10-weaver-gathers-glac-wool.htm</description>
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				  <title>Park Service Conservators Clean, Repair Sitka&#8217;s Totem Poles</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/park-service-conservators-clean-and-repair-sitkas-totem-poles.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2013 05:26:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>This week, these specially trained craftsmen return to the park to clean and conserve five poles along the Totem Trail, and train park maintenance staff on preservation processes. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/park-service-conservators-clean-and-repair-sitkas-totem-poles.htm</description>
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				  <title>July 29 &#8211; August 3: Ranger-led programs at Sitka NHP</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/july-29-to-august-3-ranger-led-programs-at-sitka-nhp.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jul 2013 08:09:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>In addition to regular weekly programs, Sitka NHP Ranger Michael Hess offers a look at how two specially trained architects used photo imaging, computer modeling, and a 3D laser scanner to document and preserve the park&#8217;s totem poles digitally for the next 500 years on Wednesday, July 31 at 7 p.m. at the Sitka NHP visitor center. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/july-29-to-august-3-ranger-led-programs-at-sitka-nhp.htm</description>
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				  <title>July 15 - 20: Ranger-led Programs at Sitka NHP</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/july-15-20-ranger-led-programs-at-sitka-nhp.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:01:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Sitka National Historical Park offers daily guided programs revealing the park&#8217;s diverse natural and cultural resources. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/july-15-20-ranger-led-programs-at-sitka-nhp.htm</description>
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				  <title>Preservation of Sitka&#8217;s Totem Poles Enters the Digital Age</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2013-07-01-totem-poles-digitized.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2013 05:13:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>In the digital age, preservation means measuring these cultural objects with beams of light, and granting visitors worldwide access to the history of the poles, in high-resolution, away from the wind and rain. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2013-07-01-totem-poles-digitized.htm</description>
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				  <title>Architects Scan Sitka Totem Poles for Library of Congress Archive</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2013-06-07-architects-scan-totem-poles.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2013 11:05:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Following in the footsteps of Sitka National Historical Park&#8217;s first custodian, E.W. Merrill, whose photographs from the turn of the century documented the arrival of the totem poles to the park, two specially trained architects will laser scan the park&#8217;s totem poles this weekend, preserving them digitally for a permanent collection in the Library of Congress archives. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2013-06-07-architects-scan-totem-poles.htm</description>
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				  <title>Park Prescription Program: The Path to Wealth and Fitness</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2013-06-24-park-prescription-winner.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2013 09:50:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>While many visitors are enriched physically and mentally walking the trails at Sitka National Historical Park, one walker also became a little wealthier this month as a participant of the Park Prescription Program. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2013-06-24-park-prescription-winner.htm</description>
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				  <title>Park Continues Evening Program Series</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/park-continues-evening-program-series.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Sitka National Historical Park, (February 7, 2013)   - Looking to liven up these long Alaskan nights?  Sitka National Historical Park continues its winter program series, &#8220;An Evening in the Park&#8221; during the month of February. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/park-continues-evening-program-series.htm</description>
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				  <title>Founder Day 2012</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/park-offers-founder-day-celebration-this-saturday-august-25th.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:13:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>In recognition of the 96th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service, Sitka National Historical Park will offer fantastic naturalist programs for the whole family this Saturday, August 25th. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/park-offers-founder-day-celebration-this-saturday-august-25th.htm</description>
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				  <title>Park Sponsors Photo Contest</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2012-08-20-sitk-photo-contest.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 12:19:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Sitka National Historical Park, (August 19, 2012) -Calling all local photographers! Sitka National Historical Park will be holding a photo contest to celebrate the park&#8217;s role in our local community. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2012-08-20-sitk-photo-contest.htm</description>
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				  <title>Up and Coming Artists</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/park-showcases-up-and-coming-artists.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:22:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Up and Coming Artists https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/park-showcases-up-and-coming-artists.htm</description>
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				  <title>American Hiking Society National Trails Day&#174; Event</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/american-hiking-society-national-trails-day-event.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:21:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Sitka National Historical Park (June 2, 2012,) &#8211;Come celebrate the outdoors and get healthy!  Sitka National Historical Park will host a daylong event in honor of the American Hiking Society&#8217;s 20th annual National Trails Day.&#174;  The event will be held at the park Visitor Center from 9 am &#8211; 5pm. This is a day dedicated to park trails, health and the community of Sitka. https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/american-hiking-society-national-trails-day-event.htm</description>
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				  <title>YCC positions</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/ycc-positions.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:53:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Park seeks students for summer YCC positions https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/ycc-positions.htm</description>
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				  <title>Artist-In-Residence Program</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2012-01-21-seeking-artist-in-residence.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:03:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Seeking Applications for Sitka National Historical Park 2012
Artist-In-Residence Program https://www.nps.gov/sitk/learn/news/2012-01-21-seeking-artist-in-residence.htm</description>
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